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CSR must include environment projects, says SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that corporate social responsibility (CSR) must encompass environmental protection, stating companies cannot be socially responsible while harming ecosystems. The court emphasized that allocating funds for environmental protection is a constitutional obligation, not mere charity. This ruling, in a case concerning endangered birds, mandates companies bear the cost of species recovery when their operations threaten habitats.

19 Dec 2025 11:38 pm